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title: "City Comparator — Class A Atlas"
description: "Benchmark up to four Tier-1 cities side-by-side on a single normalised view."
canonical: https://classa.info/tools/city-comparator
pageType: tool
lastUpdated: 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z
license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)."
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> Benchmark up to four Tier-1 cities side-by-side on a single normalised view.

## TL;DR

- Benchmark up to four Tier-1 cities side-by-side on a single normalised view.
- Compares Class A rent, vacancy, talent index, corporate tax, and premium flex pricing.
- All values harmonized to USD for global cross-market comparison.

# City Comparator

## TL;DR

- Benchmark up to four Tier-1 cities side-by-side on a single normalised view.
- Compares [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent, vacancy, talent index, corporate tax, and [premium flex](/topics/lease-vs-flex) pricing.
- All values harmonized to USD for global cross-market comparison.

## Methodology

Pulls each market's snapshot (rent psf/year, vacancy, lease length, rent-free months, tax rate, talent index) and renders a side-by-side table.

## How to use it

- **Pick 2–6 cities** — Select the global markets you want to evaluate for a new headquarters or [regional hub](/topics/cross-border-expansion).
- **Enter target headcount** — Provide expected on-site headcount so per-seat metrics calibrate to your footprint.
- **Review the matrix** — Compare Class A rent psf, per-seat monthly cost, annual occupancy, corporate tax, and talent index in one table.
- **Export or share** — Save the comparison as a shareable link to circulate with your real-estate committee.

## Frequently asked questions

****How is the talent index calculated?****
: Editorial composite of STEM graduate output, English fluency where relevant, and labor mobility — calibrated 0–100.

## Related topics

- [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease.
- [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies.
- [**Trophy Asset Selection**](/topics/trophy-asset-selection) — How to identify and evaluate trophy Class A assets for a flagship requirement.
- [**Workplace Talent Strategy**](/topics/workplace-talent-strategy) — How office location, building tier, and workplace experience shape talent attraction and retention.
- [**APAC Lease Conventions**](/topics/apac-lease-conventions) — How APAC office lease conventions differ from US/UK — and how to translate before signing.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/tools/city-comparator), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.